EASA SIB CE-16-02
Allied Ag Cat (formerly Schweizer, Grumman) G-164 with TPE331 Engine — Engine Mount Cracking
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin FAA SAIB CE-16-02 addresses engine mount cracking concerns in Allied Ag Cat Models G-164A, G-164B, and G-164C airplanes converted to Honeywell TPE331 turboprop engines. It informs owners and operators about fatigue cracking found in the forward engine mount weld areas of these converted aircraft. The bulletin provides inspection recommendations but does not mandate regulatory action.
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